- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, MS
Clinton Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280109000133
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Park Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Park Elem School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Park Elem School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS.
School address
District: Clinton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280109000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Clinton Park Elem School held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 280109000133 · Clinton, MS Other · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 11.5:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (1,339 students)
Clinton Park Elem School held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Clinton Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
1,339 students
- Clinton Jr Hi
Clinton Jr Hi School
862 students
- Eastside Elem
Eastside Elem
747 students
- This school
Clinton Park Elem School
746 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elem
683 students
- Sumner Hill Jr 396
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
396 students
What this shows Clinton Park Elem School reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Park Elem School compares
Clinton Park Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 39% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 746 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
White 30.4%
Asian 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Clinton Park Elem School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Clinton Public School Dist reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Jr Hi School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Hill Jr Hi School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Park Elem School
How many students attend Clinton Park Elem School?
Clinton Park Elem School has 746 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Park Elem School is 11.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Park Elem School?
49.3% of students at Clinton Park Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Park Elem School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Clinton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Park Elem School?
Clinton Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton Park Elem School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Park Elem School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton Public School Dist?
Besides Clinton Park Elem School, Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students), Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students), and Eastside Elem (747 students). See the Clinton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.